Definition: To establish the identity of someone or something.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
You’ve got a great definition there – “to establish the identity of someone or something.” But what
does
that really mean? Let's break it down with a little rhyme, you see.
“
Identifying
, it’s more than just a name,
It’s figuring out who plays this game.
”
Think about it like this: if you see a dog, you need to
identify
it - is it a Golden Retriever? A tiny Chihuahua? You're looking for the specific details that make it unique. It could be its markings, its size, its bark – anything that helps you say, “Aha! This is
this
!”
Similarly, if you’re trying to identify a person, you might look at their name, their face, maybe even what they do or where they come from.
It's about figuring out
exactly
who or what something is!
Does that make it clearer? Do you have any questions about
identifying
– perhaps an example you’d like to share?